Greenhouse Series

Nor'Easter

The Strongest Free-Standing Greenhouse Available

The Nor’Easter greenhouse series is the strongest free-standing greenhouse available. The Northeast United States is known for experiencing harsh and unpredictable weather conditions, and as the name suggests, the Nor’Easter greenhouse series will protect your crops through some of the most dangerous weather. The Nor’Easter can be counted on to be dependable when you need it most, and is constructed with a unique truss support system to double the strength of every bow. Rimol Greenhouses are built to last, and the rock-solid construction of the Nor’Easter greenhouse series will prove that.

Rimol Nor'Easter greenhouse

Rimol Nor'Easter greenhouse with solid end wall

Interior of Rimol Nor'Easter greenhouse

Rimol Nor'Easter greenhouse as a commercial chicken coop

Nor'Easter greenhouse without poly covering

Rimol Nor'Easter greenhouse with roll up end wall door

Detail view of cross bracing in a Rimol Nor'Easter Greenhouse

Rimol Nor'Easter With multiple vents

Rimol Nor'Easter Greenhouse with decorative end wall and blackout covering

Base Package

The base package includes the framework complete with all predrilled steel, hardware and instructions. Each base package includes 2’ x 4’ end wall framing brackets; a double layer of 6 mil, 4 year, clear polyethylene film; polylock for the roof only and an inflation blower.

Options

Polycarbonate End Walls Polycarbonate end walls include all 8mm clear triple wall polycarbonate warranted for 10 years, all aluminum extrusions and necessary hardware.

Mechanical Ventilation The mechanical ventilation option includes an exhaust fan(s) with an automatic belt tightener, motorized shutters and thermostat(s).

Roll-Up Sides The roll-up sides package includes everything to utilize the poly for roll-up sides including roller bars and all necessary hardware for 2 roll-up sides.

Gear Box Option for Roll-Up Sides This option includes gear box operators and all hardware to facilitate the rolling up and down of the sides.

Ridge Vent The ridge vent option includes the vent, the motor and the controller to incrementally open the vent in three stages.

Gas Heat The gas heat option includes a Reznor heater, HAF fans to facilitate even heat distribution, a thermostat, a heater hanger and a double-walled vent pipe assembly.

Oil Heat The oil heat option includes an oil heater, HAF fans to facilitate even heat distribution and a thermostat.

Additional Options Metal end wall framing kits are available for $680 per end which are recommended when using polycarb for end walls.

Purchase Nor'Easter Greenhouse

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Videos

We have produced a series of instructional videos for constructing the Nor'Easter Greenhouse. Watch them all and build your greenhouse with an ease.

Features & Benefits

Available in 30’ and 34’ widths

4 ft. or 5 ft. bow spacing

Bows are 1.90”, 13 ga. galvanized steel tubing

There is a truss assembly with every bow resulting in unmatched strength

5 purlins per 30’ greenhouse and 7 purlins per 34’ greenhouse

Purlins connect to the bows using a cross connector which prevents unnecessary drilling into the bow

Truss support system allows for additional purlin pipe to be hung for hanging baskets

Wind bracing kits included with all greenhouses

The height of the greenhouse can be raised with the extended ground posts option

Additional purlin pipe is available for hanging basket runs

Engineering meets International Building Codes (IBC)

Common Questions and Answers About Free-Standing Greenhouses

Several things can be done to alleviate poor ground conditions. You can auger out holes or dig a trench, and back fill them with stone dust. If you have just a few trouble spots, you can cut the post, and concrete around the post for additional bracing. Or, if none of the above work, you can choose another site.

The cost is about $10 per ground post to raise the greenhouse an additional 2 ft. in height and about $18 per ground post to raise the greenhouse an additional 4 ft. in height. Since we are a manufacturer we are flexible and can raise the height anywhere between 1 ft. and 4 ft. This price also takes into account the additional hardware you will need with the extra height.

As we increase height, we also increase depth. Therefore, you will have to go deeper with your posts. This stability is very important when maintaining snow loads and wind loads. You will also be required to use larger sized poly.

In most states this type of structure is considered a temporary greenhouse and is non-taxable. However, you need to check with your local authorities or trade associations to see if you are exempt from taxation with this type of structure. Most towns are lenient with building permits due to the fact that these greenhouses are considered an agricultural accessory. However, check with local authorities about permits. Even though you may not need a building permit, you may need other permits for electrical or plumbing.

You should allow 10 to 12 feet in between greenhouses for the collection and removal of snow. It also helps to have the space for recovering a greenhouse if you bring the plastic from one side over to the other.

Terraced land is always dangerous for snow build-up. Snow can tend to collect on one side and not build up on another side, and possibly lead to failure. Terraced land also can result in serious drainage problems. Building within 20 feet of a tall building such as a barn can also lead to drifting snow or ice chunks ripping the plastic. Building near the tree line can result in damage to poly and reduce light levels significantly. Use common sense in site selection.

Yes, by simply using a jumper tube, you can inflate your roll-up sides. However, usually the poly is tight and since you have little heat loss through your sides, most people opt not to inflate roll-up sides.

Roof vents definitely enhance ventilation, however, roll-up sides usually are adequate for ventilation. Shade cloth can be used to also help cool a greenhouse with roll-up sides. You can also add a small gable fan and shutter for some winter cooling if you do not want to roll up the sides during the cooler months.